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Airport Reference

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Diego, United States

IATA CodeSAN
ICAO CodeKSAN
CitySan Diego
CountryUnited States
Time ZoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Coordinates32.7338, -117.1933

How SAN Appears in a GDS PNR

In a raw PNR segment line, SAN shows up as the three-letter origin or destination code — for example, a segment from London to San Diego might read:

2  BA 587 Y 15JUL 2*LHRSAN HK1  800A  2000P

The last three letters of the route pair (SAN) tell you the flight is arriving at San Diego International Airport.

Distance & Flight Time from Other Major Hubs

Real, calculated straight-line distances (great-circle) and a rough nonstop flight-time estimate:

HubDistanceEst. Flight Time
LHR (London)8,808 km / 5,473 mi≈ 10.4h nonstop
JFK (New York)3,928 km / 2,441 mi≈ 4.6h nonstop
DXB (Dubai)13,519 km / 8,400 mi≈ 15.9h nonstop
SIN (Singapore)14,268 km / 8,866 mi≈ 16.8h nonstop
SYD (Sydney)12,095 km / 7,515 mi≈ 14.2h nonstop

Flight time is a rough estimate based on typical long-haul cruise speed — actual routing, wind, and aircraft type will change the real duration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for San Diego?

The main IATA airport code for San Diego is SAN — San Diego International Airport.

What time zone is San Diego International Airport in?

San Diego International Airport operates on America/Los_Angeles time.

How does SAN appear in a GDS PNR?

In a flight segment line, SAN appears as the three-letter origin or destination code, e.g. a route shown as ...SAN... in Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan.

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